UNR Med news

Portrait of Alejandra Sataray-Rodriguez.

Carrying voices: Alejandra Sataray-Rodriguez's journey into medicine

How one first-generation medical student is turning her story into a source of strength, empathy and advocacy

Portrait of M.D/Ph.D. student, Steven Christian, holding a sign that reads "My white coat represents ... my ability to combat health disparities."

Laugh, learn, repeat: Comics take on health education

Steven Christian, a third year MD/Ph.D. student, turns medical education into engaging comics that connect, inform and delight audiences far beyond the classroom

Paul Brett and Mary Burtnick with collaborators in Bangkok.

How is a UNR Med lab helping to build a global defense against melioidosis?

Paul Brett’s lab leads pioneering work in melioidosis research, diagnostics and vaccine development through cross-continental collaboration

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Mar 21
Match Day 9:00 AM
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May 14
M.D. Commencement Ceremony 1:00 PM
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May 17
Speech Pathology and Audiology Commencement 8:30 AM
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Geriatric Lecture Series: Emergency Preparedness 09:00 AM Academic Lectures and Seminars
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